Son Heung-min’s legendary Tottenham career could finally be set to come to an end.
Son lifted the UEFA Europa League last season after spending almost a decade searching for silverware with Tottenham.
Speculation surrounding the South Korean’s future has peaked these last few weeks, and Tottenham News understands that Son has a 50 per cent chance of leaving North London this summer.
And it seems lifting the Europa League will be the best send-off imaginable after new developments point toward that 50 per cent likelihood becoming a 100 per cent certainty.
Thomas Frank omits Son from first interview at Tottenham
Tottenham appointed Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement earlier this month, and it seems the 51-year-old has already decided on a plan of action.
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While speaking in his first interview with Tottenham (18 June), Spurs’ new head coach discussed his plans and the players he was excited to work with.
Frank named several Spurs stars, including Dominic Solanke, but there was no mention of Son.
And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that this omission suggests Son will leave this summer.
“One key point from that video is that there was no Son,” Wenham said.
“Frank didn’t make any mention of Son, and they showed some old clips of the players in training from last season, but Son wasn’t part of those clips, which I found interesting.
“Therefore, perhaps we’re seeing a changing of the guard at Tottenham, and Son is going to depart this summer, which would mean someone taking over as captain.”
Tottenham should not stand in Son’s way if he wants to leave
Son has spent the best years of his career with Tottenham in the hope of securing silverware, while others left to find success elsewhere.
Now that the 32-year-old has completed his mission, the Lilywhites should not act as an obstacle if he wants to leave this summer.
Tottenham signed Son for £22million from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, and he has more than paid back that fee. From sponsorships and winning silverware to his performances on the pitch, Son has been a loyal servant to Spurs.
Therefore, Son should be allowed to play for whatever club he wishes next season.